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King's College London, University of London

London · QS World #37

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University of Lincoln

Lincoln · QS World #851

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 12 datapoints

We looked at 12 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

9/12

King's College London

scored higher in 9 categories

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3/12

Lincoln

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

King's College London, University of London leads in 9 of 12 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, established, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses). University of Lincoln is ahead on TEF, employment, scholarship.

King's College London, University of London vs University of Lincoln at a glance

King's College London, University of London and University of Lincoln both teach 48 subject areas, the largest being Mathematics, Law and Politics & International Relations. King's College London, University of London offers 373 courses across 80 subject areas; University of Lincoln offers 343 courses across 81 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £32,100 a year at King's College London, University of London and £18,300 at University of Lincoln: University of Lincoln is about £13,800 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £21,100 a year at King's College London, University of London and £18,800 at University of Lincoln: University of Lincoln is about £2,300 a year cheaper.

Of the 18 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, King's College London, University of London is higher in 18 and University of Lincoln in 0. The widest gap is in Law: £42,000 three years after graduating from King's College London, University of London, against £21,000 from University of Lincoln. Of the 24 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, King's College London, University of London is higher in 14 and University of Lincoln in 9, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.

#37
QS World
#851
#38
THE World
#601
#26
Guardian UK
#38
1829
Established
1861
Yes
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
Gold

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.

King's College London, University of London

University of Lincoln

85.9%
84.2%

Satisfaction

Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)

£43,400
£29,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

81.9%
83.3%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

38.4%
20.5%

International

International student share

373
343

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

10
21

Scholarships

Number of scholarships

International Community

Where do international students come from?

Top source countries based on official HESA enrolment data. A higher diversity of nationalities often means a richer campus experience.

King's College London

124 countries · 38.4% international

  • 🇨🇳China36.6%
  • 🇮🇳India7.1%
  • 🇺🇸United States3.8%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong3.7%
  • 🇸🇬Singapore3.2%
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Lincoln

47 countries · 20.5% international

  • 🇮🇳India34.9%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan24.4%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria22.2%
  • 🇻🇳Vietnam2.4%
  • 🇨🇳China2.2%

Subjects

48 subjects you can study at both

Courses listed at each university in the subject, and the typical (median) international fee a year. Select a count to see the courses.

King's College London, University of London

University of Lincoln

Also taught at both: Nursing (General), Pharmacology, Anatomy & Pathology, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Social Sciences (General), Classical Studies, Finance & Actuarial Science, General Engineering, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Marketing, Sociology & Criminology, Biochemistry, Biology, Business & Management (General), English Literature, English Studies, Forensic Science, Music, Physical Geography & Climate, Accounting, Human Resource Management, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Social Policy & Public Policy, Drama & Theatre, Pharmacy, Theology & Religious Studies, Geology & Earth Sciences, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Applied Psychology, Developmental & Educational Psychology, Mental Health Nursing, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Midwifery.

Only at King's College London, University of London

Only at University of Lincoln

Fees

What it costs international students

The typical (median) international tuition fee a year across each university's published course fees. Individual courses vary; each course page shows its own fee.

Undergraduate

King's College London, University of London
£32,100
University of Lincoln
£18,300

University of Lincoln is about £13,800 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

King's College London, University of London
£21,100
University of Lincoln
£18,800

University of Lincoln is about £2,300 a year cheaper.

Outcomes

Graduate outcomes by subject

Median graduate salary three years after graduating, and student satisfaction with teaching, across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject. Source: Discover Uni.

King's College London, University of London

University of Lincoln

  • Mathematics

    £36,000Salary (3 years)No data
    86%Satisfaction88%

  • Law

    £42,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    91%Satisfaction89%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    90%Satisfaction92%

  • Chemistry

    £33,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    82%Satisfaction77%

  • Physics

    £33,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    85%Satisfaction89%

  • Computer Science

    £44,500Salary (3 years)£29,500
    75%Satisfaction73%

  • Economics

    £37,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
    86%Satisfaction75%

  • Psychology (General)

    £37,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
    88%Satisfaction82%

  • Biomedical Sciences

    £34,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    88%Satisfaction87%

  • History

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    92%Satisfaction83%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£19,500
    86%Satisfaction77%

  • Human Geography & Environment

    £30,000Salary (3 years)No data
    92%Satisfaction81%

Showing the 12 largest of 24 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

King's College London, University of London

Alexandros Petersen Scholarship

100%

Deadline: N/A

GREAT Scholarships

£10,000

Deadline: N/A

Organ Scholarship

£4,000

Deadline: N/A

BFI Collaborative Doctoral Award

See details

Deadline: N/A

CMR Fellowship Programme

See details

Deadline: N/A

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University of Lincoln

Chevening Scholarships

100%

Deadline: N/A

Canada Scholarship

£5,000

Deadline: N/A

European Union Scholarship

£5,000

Deadline: N/A

South Asia Scholarship

£5,000

Deadline: N/A

South East Asia Scholarship

£5,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

King's College London, University of London vs University of Lincoln: common questions

Is King's College London, University of London or University of Lincoln cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £32,100 a year at King's College London, University of London and £18,300 at University of Lincoln: University of Lincoln is about £13,800 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £21,100 a year at King's College London, University of London and £18,800 at University of Lincoln: University of Lincoln is about £2,300 a year cheaper. These are medians of the international tuition fees each university publishes for its courses; the fee for a specific course is on its course page.

What subjects can you study at both King's College London, University of London and University of Lincoln?

Both universities teach 48 subject areas: Mathematics, Law, Politics & International Relations, Chemistry, Physics, Computer Science, Economics, Psychology (General), Biomedical Sciences, History, Medicine, Media & Film Studies and 36 more.

Is King's College London, University of London or University of Lincoln better for Law?

Law graduates earn a median £42,000 three years after graduating from King's College London, University of London, and £21,000 from University of Lincoln. Student satisfaction with teaching is 91% at King's College London, University of London and 89% at University of Lincoln. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does King's College London, University of London or University of Lincoln offer more courses?

King's College London, University of London lists 373 courses on CourseOptions and University of Lincoln lists 343 courses.

What can you study at King's College London, University of London but not at University of Lincoln?

King's College London, University of London teaches 32 subject areas that University of Lincoln does not, including Dentistry, Clinical & Health Psychology, Management, Ancient Languages, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Information Systems & Data Science, Specialist Clinical Nursing, Information & Library Studies and 24 more.

What can you study at University of Lincoln but not at King's College London, University of London?

University of Lincoln teaches 33 subject areas that King's College London, University of London does not, including Design & Fashion, Animal Science, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Journalism, Zoology & Animal Biology, Astronomy & Astrophysics, Film Production & Cinematography, Mechanical Engineering and 25 more.

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King's College London, University of London373 courses · 10 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Lincoln343 courses · 21 scholarshipsBrowse Courses